Monarch Habitat Seeds – Milkweed & Nectar Flowers

Wildflowers provide nectar for adult monarch butterflies, while milkweed is the only food source for their caterpillars. Planting both helps support the monarch’s full life cycle.

Monarchs need two kinds of plants to survive: milkweed for their caterpillars and nectar-rich flowers for the adults. Annual flowers like zinnias and marigolds work, but native perennial wildflowers are the best choice since they return every year and feed a wide range of pollinators. 

By planting milkweed together with wildflowers, you create a long-lasting habitat that supports monarchs through their entire life cycle.